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Faith West Academy sisters Madison Emery (10th grader) and Erika Emery (senior) breezed past New Braunfels Christian in straight sets to take the TAPPS 3A State Championship doubles. "The matches (6-2 & 6-0) were actually closer than the score reflected," said Erika of the state finals. "TheWarren sisters (Janae and Kendall) are good players. I have played Kendall in competitive leagues and she had me worried. Faith West fans got behind us and that made it wonderful. It gave us the edge. Even our principal, Mrs. Strickland, was there with a sign."
The Emery sisters had an impressive season going undefeated in all sets of every match played. They have been dubbed the "Super Champs" in the tennis circuit. "Our dream had always been to play doubles together at State," said Erika of her experience. Erika and Madison have been playing tennis since they were 8 and 6 year-olds respectfully. When the Emery sisters were younger they said they were inspired by the Williams sisters. They understood from these athletes that it would take determination and practice to excel in the sport. They practiced over 20 hours a week under the direction of Peter Farrell of Willow Fork Tennis Shop to achieve their goal.
Erika and Madison are daughters of Rocky and Julie Emery of Katy. They have a seventh grade brother, Rocky Jr., who plays football and not tennis.
Erika Quick Facts
Favorite Television Show: One Tree Hill
Favorite Movie: Transformers
Favorite Music: Country-Taylor Swift
Favorite Sport: Tennis
Attends Church: Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church
Madison Quick Facts
Favorite Television Show: Vampire Diaries
Favorite Movie: Avengers
Favorite Music: Country-Taylor Swift
Favorite Sport: Tennis
Attends Church: Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church
Caption: Pictured left to right is Erika and Madison Emery.
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